The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is declining to comment directly on reports that its leaders are in talks with Raynham Park about potentially building a tribal casino on the former dog track property.

“We have been evaluating and investigating multiple sites throughout our ancestral homeland in southeastern Massachusetts for our proposed resort casino,” tribal chairman Cedric Cromwell said in a released statement. “We have had preliminary conversations about possible sites and we are excited about the options that we have identified; however, it would be premature to comment on any location specifically at this time.”

A spokeswoman for the tribe said she was not privy to details about specific sites.

Raynham Park owner George Carney has not yet commented publicly on the issue. In the past, however, he has expressed interest in opening a gaming facility on his 108 acres of land in North Raynham and has supported attempts to legalize casino gaming and slot machines in Massachusetts.

Since live greyhound racing was banned in Massachusetts three years ago, Raynham Park has relied primarily on simulcast wagering for revenue and has had significant layoffs.